What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Methodist Internal Medicine Clinic position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: LPN
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Internal Med- Methodist Plaz-
- Shift: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM - Half day TBD
- Job ID: 186542
UnityPoint Clinic
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Methodist Internal Medicine Clinic
Des Moines, IA
Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM - half day TBD
Full-time benefits
Join our dedicated Internal Medicine team at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines! We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. Our busy, fast-paced clinic cares for adult patients with a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions, offering the opportunity to build lasting patient relationships while working alongside experienced physicians and a collaborative healthcare team. If you thrive in a team-focused environment and enjoy making a meaningful impact on patients' health and wellness, we'd love to hear from you.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Room patients, obtain medical histories, record vital signs, and accurately document information in the electronic health record (Epic)
- Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments
- Administer medications, injections, immunizations, and other treatments within the LPN scope of practice
- Provide patient education on medications, chronic disease management, preventive care, and follow-up instructions
- Coordinate referrals, diagnostic testing, prescription refills, and continuity of care
- Respond to patient phone calls, messages, and clinical questions while collaborating with the care team
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment while supporting quality patient care
- Active, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Iowa
- Previous clinic, ambulatory, or internal medicine experience preferred, but not required
- Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Experience with Epic electronic health records is a plus
- For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or float to other clinic locations to support patient care and staffing needs